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Treatment for brain abscess begins with intravenous antibiotics, chosen to match the infecting bacterium if known, or to cover a wide spectrum of possibilities if not
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Is Brain abscess preventable?
Brain abscess may be preventable by prompt and aggressive treatment of the infections which give rise to it, especially sinus and ear infections
Is brain abscess treated with steroids?
Steroid treatment is controversial, but may be indicated in some cases
What is the most common site of brain abscess?
The most common site of a brain abscess is the cerebellum.
Is Brain abscess common?
Brain abscess is relatively rare, accounting for 1 in 10,000 hospital admissions
Is breast abscess breast cancer?
A breast abscess (also called a breast infection) is a pus-filled area under the skin, similar to a boil. Engorgement, which occurs during breast feeding, mastitis or a plugged duct can lead to an abscess. Treatment is usually surgical drainage and a course of antibiotics.
Why is a lumbar puncture contraindicated if the patient has a brain abscess?
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Why is lumbar puncture is contraindicated if patient has a brain abscess?
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What complications can occur when mastoiditis is allowed to advance?
These include an infection of the tissues covering the brain and spinal cord (meningitis ), a pocket of infection within the brain (abscess), or an abscess within the muscles of the neck.
What causes an abscess on the roof of your mouth?
Bacteria is the cause of an abscess on the roof of your mouth. Contact your family doctor or dentist to find the treatment care you need.
What is the treatment for a lung abscess?
triple antibiotics like gentamycine,metriondazole and ceftazidin
How painful is treatment of an anal abscess?
I had this boy in my year who had that and I heard it was quite painful.
What is the treatment called breaking tonsils?
The treatment that is typically called breaking tonsils is the treatment medically named Peritonsillar Abscess. This is when a stones are removed from the tonsils.
